Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010, when a […]
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material
A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer issued the preliminary injunction after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued President Donald Trump. The case, filed in federal court […]
TED Curator Chris Anderson Seeks New Leadership for the Organization’s Next Chapter
From career-defining wisdom to globally transformative ideas, TED has spent decades shaping minds and inspiring millions with the insights of the world’s greatest thinkers. Now available in 100+ languages and expanding worldwide, TED Talks are entering an exciting new era. TED curator Chris Anderson is now stepping aside, and TED is searching for the next […]
UN rights body condemns Rwanda and the rebels it backs in neighboring Congo; nearly 3,000 killed so far as violence increases
The U.N.’s top human rights body on Friday condemned Rwanda’s support of rebel fighters across the border in eastern Congo and ordered a team of experts to examine rights violations in the region. The decision by the Human Rights Council was requested by Congo and agreed to by consensus, meaning no vote was taken. It […]
Must-watch movies and TV shows this Super Bowl weekend (Feb. 7-9)
Super Bowl weekend is here, and it’s time to gear up for the game of the year! The Kansas City Chiefs are going for the three-peat, aiming for their third win in a row against the powerhouse Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs previously beat the Eagles in the 2023 matchup. Can the Chiefs pull it off, […]
